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Author Topic: Ollie Watkins  (Read 750171 times)

Offline LeeB

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Re: Ollie Watkins
« Reply #5430 on: June 05, 2024, 01:31:48 PM »
You couldn't build a better centre forward for the way we play than Ollie.

You could build one that didn't mind having other strikers in the squad.

There's no actual evidence that this is the case though is there?

He said it himself.

Did he?

I imagine he was happy to be the clear first choice like anyone would be.

Rather than view it as negative in anyway, look at it as a positive. Footballers are supposed to become idle and complacent unless the squad is furnished with others to compete with, this guy turns into superman.

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Re: Ollie Watkins
« Reply #5431 on: June 05, 2024, 01:32:41 PM »
You couldn't build a better centre forward for the way we play than Ollie.

You could build one that didn't mind having other strikers in the squad.

There's no actual evidence that this is the case though is there?

He said it himself.

SE's unquenchable antipathy towards Ollie Watkins is one of my favourite H&V sagas.

Offline Olneythelonely

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Re: Ollie Watkins
« Reply #5432 on: June 05, 2024, 01:35:09 PM »
If Ollie does go and we start plummeting down the table, SE should be chased from here with flaming dog shits on sticks.

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Re: Ollie Watkins
« Reply #5433 on: June 05, 2024, 01:38:52 PM »
If Ollie does go and we start plummeting down the table, SE should be chased from here with flaming dog shits on sticks.

And rusty nails in the sticks.

Offline LeeB

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Re: Ollie Watkins
« Reply #5434 on: June 05, 2024, 01:38:55 PM »
When I first met the great john e many moons back he was not having Gabby at all, and this was when he was in his pomp.

I thought it was funny but a bit mad at the time, but he was right.


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Re: Ollie Watkins
« Reply #5435 on: June 05, 2024, 01:39:26 PM »
If you wanted to replace Watkins you'd be looking at spending £100 million. And those sort of strikers only go to the three teams that finished above us, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Paris Saint Germain and, at a push, Man U and Chelsea.

He is one of only two irreplaceable players, along with Martinez, IMO.

Offline Dogtanian

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Re: Ollie Watkins
« Reply #5436 on: June 05, 2024, 01:41:43 PM »
If Ollie does go and we start plummeting down the table, SE should be chased from here with flaming dog shits on sticks.

And rusty nails in the sticks.

And sweetcorn in the turds.

Online dr.chekov

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Re: Ollie Watkins
« Reply #5437 on: June 05, 2024, 01:42:28 PM »
If you wanted to replace Watkins you'd be looking at spending £100 million. And those sort of strikers only go to the three teams that finished above us, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Paris Saint Germain and, at a push, Man U and Chelsea.

He is one of only two irreplaceable players, along with Martinez, IMO.

Welcome back!!

Offline robleflaneur

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Re: Ollie Watkins
« Reply #5438 on: June 05, 2024, 01:42:47 PM »
No, i can see the logic behind it. And if you ask me about replacements i think Patrick Bamford should top the list.

Nurse !
Exactly.Watkins (and Toney)would be first choice for Spain,Italy,Netherlands,Germany and Belgium etc.
Swap deal for S.American internationals such as Nunez,Richarlison or Jesus would be a serious downgrade.
Noticeable that Emery had no interest in his former player,Jackson.It's a very small pool of players that could improve on Ollie.Osimhen and Toney maybe ,Isak would cost more,Duran is possibly one for the future,who else ?

Offline Sexual Ealing

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Re: Ollie Watkins
« Reply #5439 on: June 05, 2024, 01:45:00 PM »
You couldn't build a better centre forward for the way we play than Ollie.

You could build one that didn't mind having other strikers in the squad.

There's no actual evidence that this is the case though is there?

He said it himself.

SE's unquenchable antipathy towards Ollie Watkins is one of my favourite H&V sagas.

I would like to place on record that I think Watkins is a good player and a nice man. His partner gave my nephew some balloons for his birthday party. I'm pro-Watkins and pro-the Watkins family.

My point is, if we have to sell someone for a big chunk, he'd be the one I'd choose. Not least because I don't think he quite believes he belongs at the very top, and I think he's possibly just played the best season he'll ever play in his career.

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Re: Ollie Watkins
« Reply #5440 on: June 05, 2024, 01:45:31 PM »
If you wanted to replace Watkins you'd be looking at spending £100 million. And those sort of strikers only go to the three teams that finished above us, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Paris Saint Germain and, at a push, Man U and Chelsea.

He is one of only two irreplaceable players, along with Martinez, IMO.

Welcome back lad.

Offline LeeB

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Re: Ollie Watkins
« Reply #5441 on: June 05, 2024, 01:45:47 PM »
Feels like Paddy's let himself down here, not only himself but all of the sons and daughters of Shropshire.

Offline Monty

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Re: Ollie Watkins
« Reply #5442 on: June 05, 2024, 01:46:09 PM »
If you wanted to replace Watkins you'd be looking at spending £100 million. And those sort of strikers only go to the three teams that finished above us, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Paris Saint Germain and, at a push, Man U and Chelsea.

He is one of only two irreplaceable players, along with Martinez, IMO.

Look who's back, and talking suspiciously large amounts of sense!

I agree with this. Basically, only way it's worth selling Watkins is if we get Osimhen in to replace him. And we ain't getting Osimhen.

Offline Sexual Ealing

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Re: Ollie Watkins
« Reply #5443 on: June 05, 2024, 01:46:11 PM »
Good to see you back, cd. Everyone else can fuck off.

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Re: Ollie Watkins
« Reply #5444 on: June 05, 2024, 01:47:04 PM »
Feels like Paddy's let himself down here, not only himself but all of the sons and daughters of Shropshire.

I told you, Telford is evil.

 


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